Washington County Conservation District

03/17/2026

Field Day one week from today! Make sure to RSVP!

03/10/2026

Sign up for the Water Resource Cost Share Program and the Non Point Source Pollution Program is taking place Monday, March 16, throughout Friday, March 27, 2026 at the Washington County Conservation District. Stop by, call in, or send us an email with your legal description and project requests between the hours of 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Our address is 705 B Street in Washington. Phone number is 785-325-2321 extension 3. Email is [email protected].

03/03/2026

Pass this on to any teacher you may know!

Celebrate Ag Month with a FREE classroom kit from KFAC!
This round of kits will include four separate kits for different grade groups, including a new one for K-2nd. Kits will be limited to one kit per Kansas teacher and will be sent out next week.
These will go fast! Sign up for your kit now!
https://ksagclassroom.org/resource-center/lesson-plan-kits/available-kits/
K-2: https://ksagclassroom.org/resource-center/lesson-plan-kits/cropmonster/
3-5: https://ksagclassroom.org/resource-center/lesson-plan-kits/farming/
6-8: https://ksagclassroom.org/resource-center/lesson-plan-kits/milk/
9-12: https://ksagclassroom.org/resource-center/lesson-plan-kits/dna/

03/03/2026

Two dates remaining!

10/01/2025

The U.S. government went into shutdown mode at midnight Eastern Time on October 1st. Due to the lack of appropriations funding, U.S. Department of Agriculture staff deemed "non-essential" and have been prevented from staffing their offices, which will have an impact on farmers. This includes all Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) staff and Farm Service Agency (FSA) staff.

The Washington County Conservation District will still be available to assist our customers. We are funded through county and state dollars NOT federal dollars. We are fortunate to have a partnership with NRCS which allows us office space at the USDA Service Center located in Washington. However, since the shutdown has occurred, Conservation District staff are not allowed in the USDA Service Center or have access to a government computer/email while FSA and NRCS are shutdown.

District staff will be available remotely during the shutdown.
Either call 785-747-7666 or email [email protected] and we will do our best to assist you during this time. We appreciate your patience and apologize for any inconvenience this shutdown may cause.

Thanks,
Nina, Amy, Gavin and the WCCD board of supervisor

05/20/2025

🌟 Kansas Shines at the National Level!

Kansas made a strong impression at the National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD), demonstrating leadership, advocacy, and creativity in conservation!

🏛️ Representatives from KACD and the Employees Organization proudly attended the NACD Spring Fly-In in Washington D.C., where they met with legislators to advocate for policies that support conservation efforts back home in Kansas.

💼 Kansas also ranked among the top 10 states for Contribution Memberships, showing our state’s dedication to supporting NACD programs and initiatives.

🎨 And a big congratulations to Keira J. from Washington County, who earned 2nd Place in the NACD National Poster Contest (2nd & 3rd-grade category)! Her artwork captured the importance of environmental awareness and stewardship at a young age.

👏 We’re proud of everyone who helped represent Kansas at the national level—you’re helping shape a stronger, more sustainable future.

📬 Don’t miss stories like this!
Subscribe to the KACD Quarterly Newsletter for updates, student spotlights, and conservation news: kacd.net/newsletter-subscription

03/28/2025

Sign up for the Water Resource Cost Share Program and the Non Point Source Pollution Program is taking place Monday, March 31, throughout Friday, April 11, 2025 at the Washington County Conservation District. Stop by, call in, or send us an email with your legal description and project requests between the hours of 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Our address is 705 B Street in Washington. Phone number is 785-325-2321 extension 3. Email is [email protected].

03/08/2025

Congratulations to the winner of the Kansas Association of Conservation Districts (KACD) 2024 Conservation Poster Contest in grade levels 2 and 3, Keira Jueneman from Washington County Conservation District!

After placing first in the KACD contest, the poster was sent to the National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) Conservation Poster Contest where it placed 2nd in grade levels 2 and 3.

02/17/2025

The USDA Service Center will be closed on Monday, February 17, in observance of Presidents Day, a federal holiday. We will return to normal office hours on Tuesday, February 18.

01/09/2025

WASHINGTON COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT AGRONOMIST POSITION ANNOUCEMENT

AGRONOMIST: The agronomist is responsible for planning, applying, guiding, and training activities related to soil management, crop production, and sustainable practices. They must ensure technical quality and communicate effectively with associates and the public, while working in both outdoor and office settings. Starting pay is $31.14 per hour, KPERS, annual leave/ sick leave and paid holidays. Required/Preferred Qualifications: 1. College undergraduate degree in agronomy or related field is required. 2. Graduate level degree in agronomy or related field preferred. 3. Current Certified Crop Adviser (CCA) Certification preferred.
4. Background and familiarity with agriculture and/or natural resources regarding conservation practices. 5. A firm grasp on mathematical concepts, ability to utilize resource material such as soil survey maps and aerial imagery to assess existing conditions. Applications will be accepted until January 15, 2025. To obtain information on the application process contact Washington County Conservation District, 705 B Street, Washington, Kansas 66968, 785-325-2321 Ext. 3

01/06/2025

The Washington USDA Service Center staff will be teleworking Monday, January 6 due to the roads and weather.